Робочий аркуш «Інфекційний контроль і безпека пацієнтів» з відповідями

What is respiratory hygiene, or cough etiquette?

1. ATaking an antibiotic at the first sign of a cough
2. BCovering coughs with a tissue or the elbow, then cleaning the hands
3. CWearing an N95 respirator at all times whenever you have a cough
4. DCoughing into the hands, then wiping them on clothing

Why do hospital electrical devices have three-prong plugs?

1. AThe third prong lets the device draw a higher voltage from the wall socket
2. BThe third prong stops the plug from being pulled out by accident
3. CThe third prong grounds the device and carries stray current safely away
4. DThe third prong connects the device to a backup battery

Which syringe is used to measure a dose of insulin?

1. AAn insulin syringe marked in units
2. BAn oral syringe marked in mL
3. CA tuberculin syringe marked in mL
4. DA 5 mL syringe marked in mL

Sputum specimens are ordered to look for acid-fast bacilli (TB). How are they usually collected?

1. AOne saliva sample collected at any convenient time of day
2. BThree specimens collected after an antiseptic mouthwash
3. COne specimen of sputum collected straight after the evening meal, when coughing is easiest
4. DThree deep-cough specimens collected 8 to 24 hours apart, at least one early in the morning

Before helping a patient from bed into a wheelchair, what should the nurse do with the wheelchair?

1. ALeave the brakes off so the chair can move along with the patient during the pivot
2. BPlace it at the foot of the bed, facing away
3. CLock the brakes and place it close to the bed on the patient’s stronger side
4. DPlace it on the patient’s weaker side so that side is supported

A family member will visit a patient on contact precautions. What should the nurse do?

1. AAsk them to wear an N95 respirator only, with no gown or gloves
2. BShow them how to use the gown and gloves and how to clean their hands
3. CTell them visits are not allowed at all
4. DTell them precautions only apply to staff

Пацієнт отримує препарат високого ризику у вигляді безперервної інфузії. Яка практика найбезпечніша під час передачі зміни?

1. AМедсестра, що йде зі зміни, каже біля поста, що «помпа в порядку»
2. BПеревіряють лише швидкість, а не препарат чи концентрацію
3. CМедсестра, що приймає зміну, перевіряє наприкінці зміни
4. DОбидві медсестри перевіряють помпу й пакет за призначенням

An 84-year-old resident with an indwelling catheter suddenly becomes confused but has no fever. What should the nurse consider?

1. AA sedative is needed to keep the resident calm
2. BAn infection may present as confusion in older adults, so assess further and report
3. CInfection can be ruled out because there is no fever
4. DThe confusion is part of normal aging at this age and needs no further action